Staff Nurse Ophthalmology Retinal Suite
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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Job summary
Exciting times our AMD unit is expanding to become a Retinal Suite incorporating the whole pathway for retinal patients. We are looking for enthusiastic RGNs to join us in this thrilling venture.
The new Dowling Retinal Suite at Bexhill hospital will still be undertaking treatments for Age Related Macular Degeneration, along with DMO & RVO. Retinal clinics will now be in the unit ensuring a complete pathway for the patients, with doctors on site to give immediate advice and support if required.
You will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking a variety of tasks, such as doing the initial patient scans, OCT, retinal camera images and working in the clean room alongside the injector. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to learn new skills and develop yourself professionally within the team.
Join us in our mission to deliver patient focused care within a modern progressive unit; to provide the complete ophthalmic treatment pathway for the Retinal patient. Support the team in maintaining existing and developing new procedures.
Bexhill as a town has a lot to offer with beautiful sea views, picturesque countryside and it is steeped in history. There is good public transport and easy access to local cities and the continent.
Main duties of the job
To support the Matron, Sister and Charge Nurse in maintaining an efficient and effective service delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Doing the OCT scans, retinal camera imaging & VAs for the patients
- Assisting the non-medical injectors in the clean room
- Co-ordinating the clinics and supporting the Doctors.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Date posted
28 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
374-SRDA130
Job locations
Dowling Retinal Suite, Bexhill Hospital
Holliers Hill
Bexhill
TN40 2DZ
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Dowling Retinal Suite, Bexhill Hospital
Holliers Hill
Bexhill
TN40 2DZ
Employer's website
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